Muscle cramp drug 'better than aspirin at preventing strokes'

London, Sept 11 (ANI): A drug used to ease cramp is more effective at preventing strokes than aspirin, a new research has revealed.

During the study, scientists discovered that the drug reduced the risk of a stroke by a quarter and the risk of dangerous side-effects by a half in patients, reports the Telegraph.

The findings are particularly important as millions of people take a low dose of aspirin daily, as it is known to reduce the risk of having a heart attack or stroke in people, especially if they have already had one.

Taking cilostazol, a drug which prevents clotting and is used to treat muscle cramps, instead would not only be more powerful but also reduce the risk of haemorrhage - one of the major dangers of taking aspirin.